Market research on the beauty and personal care industry. Standar...
Market research on the beauty and personal care industry. Standardised and cross-comparable total market sizes, market share and share data, distribution and industry trends and category level information.
The impact of inflation and the cost of living crisis triggered volume decline in almost all bath and shower categories in Colombia in 2023. Bar soap recovered share in comparison to liquid soap due to its more accessible prices and value-added…
During the early stages of the pandemic, bath and shower manufacturers in Costa Rica scrambled to develop new antibacterial varieties and update packaging designs to highlight the germ-killing capabilities of established products. This trend was…
Demand for hand sanitisers continues to decline significantly over the course of 2023 as the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer behaviour continued to decline. As the sanitary situation has improved and the pandemic has officially come to…
Bath and shower in Denmark continued to see demand patterns normalise in 2023 following the dynamic sales increase caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Retail volume sales declined although overall consumption remained above pre-pandemic sales in…
In 2023, the cost of living remained high in the Dominican Republic driving consumers towards more affordable options in bath and shower. Sales of bar soap picked up considerably as these formats are still considered a more economical alternative to…
2023 saw a continuation of the negative volume sales trends that were registered in bath and shower in 2022, although sales declines were less severe during the year. These negative trends can be attributed largely to the declining use of products…
Bath and shower saw significant current value growth in Egypt in 2023, with demand remaining strong in the midst of challenging economic conditions and rising prices, as many products in the category are considered essential. The bath and shower…
In 2023, bath and shower in Estonia recorded solid double-digit retail value growth, while retail volume growth was positive in body wash/shower gel, hand sanitisers, intimate washes, intimate wipes and liquid soap.
In 2023, many categories within the bath and shower product area witnessed stagnant or moderately declining volume sales in Finland. This trend reflects consumers' immediate inclination towards cost-saving measures when faced with economic…
Although volume sales continued to decline in bath and shower in France in 2023, slow current value growth was seen. This was driven by positive value performances across key categories, including body wash/shower gel, liquid soap, and intimate…
Bath and shower registered both moderate volume and constant value growth in Georgia in 2023. Body wash/shower gel was the best performing product in terms of value and volume growth, outperforming other products significantly. That being said, bar…
After a year of volume statis in 2021, in 2022 bath and shower was expected to see growth. However, the year was overshadowed by COVID-19 restrictions, which lasted almost half of the year, therefore sales of bath and shower products in Germany…
In 2023, growth in the largest subcategory in beauty and personal care in Greece, body wash/shower gel, was driven by price increases and tourism. Private label registered brand share growth owing to the tightening of household budgets.
Bar soap continued to dominate bath and shower in Guatemala in 2023. While some younger and more affluent consumers are shifting towards liquid soap as they perceive it to be more practical and hygienic, the vast majority of local consumers still…
In 2023, demand for bath and shower in Hong Kong remained stable and above 2019 volume levels. The pandemic prompted individuals to re-evaluate their lifestyles, leading to the growing desire for a higher quality of life. Nowadays, they are focusing…
High inflation and declining purchasing power significantly influenced consumer purchasing decisions when it came to bath and shower products in 2023. The discounted pricing strategies of retailers such as Lidl and Aldi proved successful with these…
Volume growth in bath and shower is slowing down in India, due to the already high penetration of the dominant category, bar soap. Brands are focusing on ingredient-led launches to develop and expand their premium bar soap portfolios in a bid to…
The market for bath and shower products in Indonesia saw relatively modest growth in current value terms in 2023. Compared to other areas of beauty and personal care, the category is relatively mature, with limited scope for increased usage. Many of…
In 2023, bath and shower in Ireland registered positive retail value sales, driven by rising prices, while retail volume growth was challenged. With the threat of COVID-19 having reduced, habits that formed during the pandemic – such as hand…
Bath and shower saw double-digit current value growth in Israel in 2023. The importation of such products was eased by the reform of regulations relating to cosmetics imports, which came into effect on 1 April 2023. The goal of the reform is to…